Verge of Harming Phase 2 research
This research report explores how professionals can best support young people using harmful behaviours in their intimate or family relationships.
Research library
All our research, publications, evaluations, consultation responses and policy analyses in one place.
Featured research
Routes to Safety
The Routes to Safety research project aims to enhance domestic abuse referrals and improve the safety of victims and survivors.
Managing risk of serious harm from domestic abuse in London
Learn how SafeLives is working to improve how London manages the risk of serious harm from domestic abuse. Read our latest research and recommendations.
Latest research
Whole Lives Scotland survivor survey
Results of our survey to identify barriers to accessing domestic abuse services in Scotland. Part of the Whole Lives Scotland project.
Whole Lives Scotland report
Findings from our project to improve the responses for domestic abuse victims and survivors who often remain 'hidden' from identification and the support that they need.
Covid-19: Marac and frontline services surveys
Learn about the impact of the pandemic and first lockdown on Maracs and Idva services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Marac cases: Five year trend analysis to Sep 2020
Research report that analyses the five year trend of increasing Marac cases to September 2020.
Covid-19: Marac in Scotland survey results
Learn about the impact of the pandemic and first lockdown on Maracs and Idaa services in Scotland.
A Safe Fund: cost of domestic abuse provision
Briefing paper outlining the cost of a fully comprehensive funding package to respond to domestic abuse across the country.
Young people: research briefings
Evidence and briefings from our Young People's Programme in 2014 - exploring the intersection between young people experiencing domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation (CSE), poor mental health, online abuse, substance misuse, and parenthood.
My Story Matters
Read the research report for this young people project, which created digital tools to understand and address abusive behaviour in teenage relationships.
Whole Picture Children’s Social Care: cultural change evaluation
Results of our cultural change training programme for children’s social care professionals, from June 2019 to March 2020.
Domestic Abuse Matters Scotland evaluation report
Read the evaluation findings of our domestic abuse change programme for Police Scotland.
Response to Select Committee preparations for Covid-19
Evidence about the risks to and support needed by victims and survivors of domestic abuse during the pandemic
Marac quarterly datasets 2020
National key findings from multi-agency risk assessment conferences across the UK in 2020, including key findings on lockdown quarterly cases, five year trend, and cases per 10,000.